# Auribook vs RunningBook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RunningBook at none against Auribook's 2. Auribook's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Auribook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. RunningBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Auribook against 5.0 for RunningBook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auribook | RunningBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auribook/id6752285662/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runningbook/id6816284207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonas Minke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838658027) | [Arseniy Akopyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6816284209) |

## What reviewers say

### Auribook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auribook/id6752285662)

Listen to audiobooks and podcasts directly on your Apple Watch. Access a library of public domain classics or connect to your own server for offline playback. Enjoy seamless syncing and a private listening experience.

**Highlights:** Offline audiobook and podcast playback, Public domain audiobook library, Connect to Audiobookshelf server, Progress syncing, Watch face complications, Sleep timer

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Catalog | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Cloud Providers | $1.99 | one-time |


### RunningBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runningbook/id6816284207)

Listen to your audiobooks directly from your Apple Watch, even without your phone. Perfect for workouts or commutes, this app lets you enjoy your favorite stories on the go.

**Highlights:** Listen to audiobooks on Apple Watch, Phone-free playback, Load audiobooks directly, Ideal for running and workouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auribook free?

Auribook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RunningBook free?

RunningBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Auribook or RunningBook?

Auribook and RunningBook are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Auribook or RunningBook have ads?

Neither Auribook nor RunningBook shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*